Shore builder faces administrative charges

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Monday administrative charges have been filed against Bryan Edward Adkins, the owner of Atlantic Bay Homes, in connection with allegedly accepting deposits and payments from consumers to build homes in Wicomico County and then failing to begin or complete construction, pay subcontractors or refund the deposits and other payments.

The Office of the Attorney General Home Builder Registration Unit filed the charges against the Queen Anne’s County-based builder, alleging failure to comply with Maryland’s Home Builder Registration Act, New Home Deposits Act, Custom Home Protection Act and Consumer Protection Act. Adkins also failed to disclose to the Unit lawsuits filed by consumers and subcontractors and the entry of judgments against the company, as required by law, the Attorney General’s Office said.

A hearing on the charges is scheduled for September 24 at the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Consumers who may have had problems with Atlantic Bay Homes or other builders should contact the Home Builder Registration Unit at 410-576-6573 or toll free at 877-259-4525. Consumers can also email homebuilder@oag.state.md.us.